LINE TOKEN ECONOMY

The LINK ecosystem refers to the cryptocurrency environment that shares the general-purpose coin LINK. Our goal is to build a token economy that can be used by anyone, conveniently and naturally as part of daily life.

01

CONCEPT

LINE and Blockchain

Since its launch in 2011, LINE has grown into a global service used by millions around the world. Today, it’s more than a simple mobile messenger, having evolved into a smart portal that provides comprehensive solutions for all aspects of our users’ lives. It was the contributions of our users that drove the rapid growth of the LINE ecosystem. Now we want to take the idea of contribution-driven growth to the next level, rewarding users by sharing the added value of the LINE ecosystem with them. Through the launch of our blockchain and token economy, LINE is doing just that — optimizing how we share value and promote mutual growth as we continue to transform into a new digital era.

A Single-token economy

The LINE Token Economy is centered around a single token, our general-purpose coin LINK. This means that LINK is able to be used for a wide range of services, making it more valuable than a cryptoasset that is limited to a single service. A single-token economy can make the overall ecosystem more dynamic and stable, and because dApps contribute to the economy, they can grow with it. For the economy’s users, who participate in and add value to the ecosystem, their rewards have more usability and value, and they can use LINK for a great variety of services without the hassle of constantly going to a token exchange. In short, being a single-token economy makes LINK more valuable and useful.

02

KEYPRINCIPLES

The LINK ecosystem is based on three principles.

Rewarding contributors

Rewarding those who participate and
help build value within the LINK
ecosystem.

Connected economy

Creating a thriving ecosystem and token economy joined together by a single cryptocurrency.

Designed for everyone

A cryptocurrency that’s natural and easy for regular people to use within the LINK ecosystem.

03

TOKENECONOMY

LINK Overview

LINK

LN

LINK Chain

Token Economy Flow

After LINE Tech Plus (or “LTP” the organization responsible for issuing LINK) allocates LINK to each dApp developer, the dApp developers give rewards to contributors in the form of LINK based on their own reward policy. Once users acquire LINK, they can use it to pay for things within the service or to get a variety of benefits. DApp developers can then re-distribute their LINK income, creating a virtuous cycle. In the exchange, users can change LINK to fiat money or other cryptocurrencies.

*Until we satisfy any and all legal requirements in Japan, users in Japan are prohibited from (a) any trading in LINK (including any transfers or payments) and (b) purchasing, selling or exchanging LINK on any cryptocurrency exchange. However, until we fulfill the foregoing regulatory requirements in Japan, users in Japan may exchange 1 LINK Point for 500 LINE points.​

Using LINK

LINK can be used to purchase a wide range of goods and can get a variety of benefits in the LINK ecosystem.Some examples of how LINK can be used are:

Content

Payment for music, videos, webtoons, and fiction

Commerce

Payment for products/services, discount benefits, and payback

Social

In-app payment systems and wire transfers between individuals

Gaming

In-game trading and character improvements

Exchange

Payment of commissions, fee discounts, and cryptocurrency trading

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ISSUANCE& ALLOCATION

The total amount of LINK to be issued is limited to 1 billion.LINK will be distributed as user rewards, without an ICO.